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Ruth Mae Deangelo

Ruth Mae Deangelo

Mar 10, 2016

Ruth Mae DeAngelo, 91 years of age formerly of Allentown, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 10, 2016, at Hometown Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Widow of Anthony J. DeAngelo who preceded her in death on November 18, 1987. Ruth is survived by her boys, Joseph DeAngelo and his wife Karen of Allentown, Ralph DeAngelo of New...

Rita M. Fritz

Rita M. Fritz

Mar 8, 2016

Rita M Fritz, age 69, of W. Broad St.,Tamaqua, died Tuesday, March 8, 2016, at her home. She retired from Atlas Powder after 26 years of service. Rita had been a member of the Salvation Army. Born in Coadale on March 24, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Alfred C. Fritz and the late Florence (Dietrich) Fritz. She...

Marybeth A. Thamarus

Marybeth A. Thamarus

Mar 7, 2016

Marybeth A. Thamarus, devoted wife, mother, nana, sister, cousin and friend, 56 years of age of Laurel Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016, upon arrival at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton-Campus from injuries sustained in an auto accident earlier in the evening in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband of twenty years, Anthony S. DeAngelo; daughter, Christi...

Patricia M. Lucko, Rn

Patricia M. Lucko, Rn

Mar 6, 2016

Patricia M. Lucko, RN., beloved mother and grandmother, 79 years of age of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Medical Center in Coaldale, Pennsylvania. Widow of George F. Lucko who passed away on April 2, 2011, she is survived by; daughters, Marianne G. Edwards wife of Rolin of Tafton, PA and Betty...

Donald Charles "Skip" Snyder

Donald Charles "Skip" Snyder

Mar 5, 2016

Donald Charles "Skip" Snyder, 85 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2016, at Arcadia Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Trenton, New Jersey. Preceded in death by his wife Janice (McLaughlin) Snyder on February 25, 2013, Donald is survived by; daughters, Nancy E. Ervin of Ohio, Miriam B. Snyder of Hamilton, NJ and his caregiver,...

Arden Stanford Carl

Arden Stanford Carl

Mar 3, 2016

Arden Stanford Carl, 77 years of age, of ZaJac Lane, Nescopeck, passed away on Thursday, March 3, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Preceded in death by his wife on Oct. 18, 2015, LaVade D. (Smith) Carl. Arden is survived by; daughter, Mrs. Lisa Kellerman wife of Bruce of Weatherly; grandchildren, James Kellerman and his wife...

Debra L. Althouse

Debra L. Althouse

Mar 1, 2016

Debra L (Nice) Althouse, age 60, of Pitt St., Tamaqua, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Cedar Crest, Allentown. She was the widow of Jeffrey Althouse. Debra was a member of Bethany E.C.C., Tamaqua and a 1973 Tamaqua Area high School graduate. Born in Coaldale, she was the daughter of the late Clarence L. Nice and the...

Margaret Ellis Hudson

Margaret Ellis Hudson

Feb 29, 2016

Margaret Ellis Hudson, 103 years of age of Wyncote, Pennsylvania, formerly of Philadelphia passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016, at Phoebe Home, Wyncote. Surviving are son, Thomas E. Hudson, Jr. and his wife Kay of Naples, FL; daughters, the Rev. Dr. Marjorie Keiter and her husband the Rev. John of Nesquehoning, Sandra Howell wife of Stuart, Jr., of Plant...

Rosemary Gregg Dietrich

Rosemary Gregg Dietrich

Feb 28, 2016

Rosemary G. Dietrich, wife, mother, and grandmother, 64 years of age of Buck Mountain Road Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at home after a lengthy illness in the care of her family. Survived by her husband of twenty years, James Dietrich; son, James S. Allen and his wife Christina of Wilkes-Barre; daughter, Brenda L. (Allen)Hoffman wife...

Tina Christine Tumminello

Tina Christine Tumminello

Feb 27, 2016

Tina Christine Tumminello, 71 years of age of Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, morning February 27, 2016, at home while in the care of her beloved husband of thirty-three years, Thomas M. Tumminello. A graduate of Cranford High School of New Jersey, Tina matriculated to Rowan University earning a B.S. in education. Tina, taught in the Plainfield New...

Michael G. Boyer

Michael G. Boyer

Feb 27, 2016

Michael G. Boyer, 45 years of age of Railroad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 27, 2016, at home. Born Friday, June 5, 1970, in Coaldale the son of Ralph G. Boyer of Tamaqua, and the late Marianne McKiniry who passed away on August 21, 2002. Michael is survived by; Daughters, Marah Dolan of New Ringgold, Amanda...

Glenn A. Flecknoe

Glenn A. Flecknoe

Feb 26, 2016

Glenn A Flecknoe, 61 years of age of West Water Street Coaldale, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, February 26, 2016, at his mothers home in Lansford while in the care of his sister, Jeanette and her husband Paul. A graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Bucks County, Glenn served honorably in the United States Army. Glenn had worked for...

Philip P Heuchert

Philip P Heuchert

Feb 25, 2016

Philip P Heuchert Jr., age 77, of Basswood Dr., Hazle Twp., died Thursday, February 25, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Marilyn Ann (Conforti) Heuchert. Philip retired from PNC Bank, Philadelphia as a Vice President. He was a LaSalle University graduate and he enjoyed fishing, golfing, and spending time with his...

Lois S. Holman

Lois S. Holman

Feb 23, 2016

Lois S (Sands) Holman, age 102, of Weatherly, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation, Weatherly. She was the widow of Allan C. Williams who died 3-9-1979 and David F. Holman who died 4-22-2000. A homemaker, Lois was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Weatherly, Eastern Star, Weatherly and Hazleton Flower Club and she...

Anna T. Fertally

Anna T. Fertally

Feb 20, 2016

Anna T. Fertally, RN. 98 years of age, a life long resident of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, February 20, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Born Monday, April 9, 1917 in Weatherly, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late John and Anna (Fadden) Fertally. Anna was a Weatherly High School graduate, and matriculated to St....

Rozanne M. Moyer

Rozanne M. Moyer

Feb 19, 2016

Mrs. Rozanne M. Moyer, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, 75 years of age of Washington Street, Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, evening February 19, 2016, at home while in the care of her family having fought a courageous battle against cancer. Survived by her husband of fifty-six years, William C. Moyer; daughter, Bonita A. Moyer and her husband Glenn...

William J. "Bill" Boyle

William J. "Bill" Boyle

Feb 18, 2016

William J. "Bill" Boyle, 69 years of age of Wild Turkey Lane, New Ringgold, Pennsylvania passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Penn State Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife of forty-three years, Patricia A. (Sporck) Boyle; son, William J. Boyle an his wife Carol of Port Carbon ; sister, Mrs. Donna Ryan of Tamaqua;...

Marguerite Ann "Peggy" Knorr

Marguerite Ann "Peggy" Knorr

Feb 16, 2016

Marguerite Ann"Peggy" Knorr, 59 years of age of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the home of her son while in the loving care of her children. Surviving are sons, Richard Myers of Quakake, William G. "Billy" Myers of Tamaqua; daughter, Dawn Frye of Mahanoy City; brothers, William Johnson of North Wales, Richard Johnson of...

Lewis A. Marrin

Lewis A. Marrin

Feb 15, 2016

Lewis A. Marrin , 67 years of age of Albrightsville, Pennsylvania passed away on Monday, February 15, 2016, at Blue Mountain Health Systems Lehighton Campus. Surviving is his beloved daughter, Andrea J. Youmans and her husband Arthur with whom he resided; brothers, Neil Marrin of Virginia and Gordon Marrin of Florida; grand children, Arthur, Nikolas, and Kaitlyn. Born Friday, November...

Clifford Elwood Scott, Sr.

Clifford Elwood Scott, Sr.

Feb 13, 2016

Clifford Elwood Scott, 68 years of age of Church Road, Virginia passed away on Saturday, February 13, 2016, at the home of his daughter, Angela Henning in White Haven, Pennsylvania surrounded by family. Survived by his companion of twenty-six years, Arcilla (Cooksey) Henning; son, Jason Henning and his wife Jennifer of White Haven; daughter, Angela Henning and her husband Richard...